gunracer38

I had the same problem. I actually paid a local gunsmith $81.00 to remove one screw. I went to a hardware store and bought the easy out tool to remove broken screws. Believe it or not I used a hand drill to make a pilot hole to use the easy out. I now no longer need to pay $81.00. It is not that difficult. However it was difficult to drill a$4000.00 open gun by a non gunsmith person.

In reference to Phoenix Trinity. If they have a minimum that is unfortunate. If a dealer has an FFL,State Lic where required and tax resale number. The dealer should be able to order a frame. The frames are well made My own gunsmith who has made many Open Guns for me also reccomends them. I have seen this type of restrictions before. It is unfair to the dealer and the shooter.

I put my brass near my furnace. I first tumble the brass,shake it remove the pins. I do not remove the primers. I reload on a Dillon 1050. I leave them near the furnace whuch heats a 50 gallon water tank. Usually for 24 hours. Come out nice, warm and dry.

I have heard all the problems of STI Open Guns. This is not a new article. All my Open Guns are built by a known Gunsmith. There are many out there. For what a STI DVC Open costs a known Gunsmith could have built your Open Gun. Take a look at the new CK Open Guns. They are built by a good Gunsmith and they work. Again many articles on CK Pistols. I am sorry you are having this problem it is not new to me. Before STI Company was sold they did not have this problem

I have the same problem with the KKM barrel. This is now the second KKM barrel that key holed . One of my Open guns now has a new barrel. The other one I changed the bullet,checked the crimp and it worked fine. However I now have a new Schumann barrel if I need it.

CK Arms .You will never regret purchasing this pistol. Reputable Gunsmiths and reliable competition pistols.Also superior parts used in the manufacture the pistols. Check web site many have already used their pistols in competition.

You can also send it to Dillon. They will refurbish it for you and estimate the cost. It will be worth the money. I bought a new 1050 many years ago. Sent it back and was better when it was returned. It is something to consider. .

Buying the CK Open Pistol will never be a mistake. All parts will work for many rounds. Not break when you least expect it. Plus they back up their pistols.

Two Dillon 1050's are the best for me. Any Dillon reloader is great. Just choose the one you need. You will never make a mistake.

Just tried the white vinegar on my C-More lens. I was amazed how it cleaned the lens.

My load 9 mm Major,no holes ,Montana Gold 124 Gr Jacketed, Hollow point ,7.2 gr Auto Comp 170 power factor. But have not been able to buy Auto Comp all year.

I agree with Caspian Guy. I Case Pro all my used 9mm Brass. All work great . I tried to use 9mm brass without the Case Pro. I then had some jams Even when I checked the brass it still had some jams. But the Case Pro makes them go away.

I have four Cheely Mounts on my OPen Guns.

I am going to tell how my one Open Guns worked with different bullets. Certain bullets looked like a shotgun ammo. I could not understand why . All my Open guns are made by great gunsmiths. When i changed the bullets I was astonished how they were different. I found that this is not rare. Sometime bullets are better than others. You may want to try that.

Seems a little big.